Compare MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus vs Acer Predator X38 vs Acer Predator CG48

Connectivity

Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Microphone In, 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream), 3x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (upstream)
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones), 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 4x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
-30° ~ 30°
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 25°
N/A
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Black and Siler
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 10W
2x 7W
2x 10W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
200 x 200 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth
12.83 in / 325.8 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.36 in / 466.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.3 in / 896.5 mm
Weight
10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
24:10
24:10
16:9
Brightness
400 nits / 600 nits (peak)
450 nits
135 nits / 450 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static), 5000000:1 (dynamic)
135000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
2300R
2300R
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
48" (47.53 in / 1207.2 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
OLED, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
96.2% DCI-P3, 128.7% sRGB
98% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB
98% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
109 ppi
110 ppi
92 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
0.23 mm
0.274 mm
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
48 Hz ~ 138 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
UW4K (3840x1600)
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
0.1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 600
DisplayHDR 400
HDR10
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
NVIDIA G-SYNC
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Human Machine Interface (Gaming Dial and Assistance Monitor), Low Blue Light, Steelseries GameSense, MSI Mystic Light, Flicker-free technology, Frameless design
Dark Boost, Flicker-free technology, Nano IPS, Quantum Dot Color, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), Acer HDR Ultra, ComfyView

Performance

Power Consumption
47 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
120 W (average) / 1.2 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
Camera cradle, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, Mouse bungee, USB Type-C cable
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Debut
2021
2019
2022

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
90%
92%
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 2300R curvature
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • Build-in speakers included
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 2300R curvature
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • Build-in speakers included
  • Gorgeous OLED panel
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Fast 0.1 ms response time
  • High 135000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • Stand lacks ergonomic adjustment
  • Display panel not very bright

Price

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